Traction band



, specific reference to a structure which is structure.

Patented Sept. 21, 1926.

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This invention relates to what may be conven ently termed as a traction band for lawn mower wheels, the same having more capable of being applied t9 the periphery of conventional Wheels of this class, whereby to obviate alterations of the original wheel My primary aim is to generally imprgve upon attachment of this class by providing one of w'rar ve simp icity an dumbilw ity whi h is such as to permit itto be easily applied to the lawn mower Wheels, one which may be easily machined and which is such in construction that it effectively accomplishes the purpose for which it was designed. 7

An equally important object is to provide a simple and inexpensive band with means for detachably mounting it upon the peri hcry of a lawn mower wheel. This ban is provided with a multiplicity of anti-slipping members for the purpose of insuring a positive traction regardless of irregularities and inclines in the surface of the lawn to F connecting bolt or other suitable fastening be traversed.

Other features and advantages of the invention will become apparent from the following description and drawings.

In the accompanying drawings forming a part of this application and in which like numerals are employed to designate like parts throughout the same:

Figure 1 is a top plan view of a traction band constructed in accordance with this invention showing the same removed from the lawn mower wheel.

Figure 2 is a sideview of-the structure shown in Figure 1. I

Figure 3 is a. top plan view of a different embodiment of the invention.

Fig. 4 is a side or edge elevational view of the embodiment shown in Figure 3.

Figure 5 is an end view of either one of v the embodiments. V

Generically speaking, the invention comprises a band which is adapted for application to the periphery of a lawn mower wheel, this band being transversely split to facilitate application and removal, and to render it adjustable to different diameters of wheels. The free ends of the band are directed angularly' outward and are'apertured for passage of appropriate fastening means. toanaintain the band in are permanentlyconnected to the hand these are arranged in circumferential alignment to provide what may be" said to be two trai srs y ee evs o h s I w l noted that the rows are disposed on opposite '55 era v pe iti ns and nt ipp n st i e? f the eesi-tudine seats? of t e b nd an th af e aid e s ar disea d na e e i t with Said. l ngit dina e ter, and are fashioned to provide additional and anti slipping lugs.

Considering Figures seen that the reference.character l desig nates aband of appropriate thickness and width, preferably of more 'or less pliable metal so that it can be bent around the periphery of the wheel to which it is 1 and 2, it W111 be adapted to be attached. Y The opposite ends of the band are directed angularly outward or at right angles to thesbody portion to provide ears 2. From Figure 5 it will be seen that the ears, in end elevation, are of truncated pyramidal form. The ears are apertured for passage of an appropriate elements (not shown). The lugs'are. here represented by the reference characters 3, and as stated, these are arranged in two longitudinal rows, being disposedin ciroumconfining now to Figures 3 and 4, it will be seen that the band is represented by the reference character 4, the apertured end ears by the reference characters 5 and tlreantislipping or traction lugs by the reference characters 6. In this form of the invention, 7 the lugs are simply struck up from the metal of the band, and are substantially triangular in end elevation, thus providing pointed spurs to effectively engage the surface traversed to provide effective traction. In this form of the invention also the lugs 6 are arranged in circumferential 0r longitudinal crows on opposite sides of the longitudinal 7 produced anovel traction band of simple and inexpensive construction for detachable application to the periphery of a lawn mower wheel, whereby the lawnmower may i be operated more successfully on inclined v terracesyand to insure effective severing of blades of grass under all conditions in order to obviate the necessity of going over and over the same plot of grass. The construction and features favoring my invention will no doubt be made apparent from the description and drawings. Therefore, a more lengthy description is thought unnecessary.

Minor changes coming within the field of the invention claimed may be resorted to if desired. V

I claim: 7

As a new article of manufacture, a removable traction band for application to the periphery of a lawn mower wheel, said band being transversely split and thus adapted for adjustable application to the wheel, the freeends of the band being directedanguarly outward and apertured for passage of fastening means employed to maintain the band in operative position, and anti-slipping lugs permanently connected to said band and arranged in circumferential alinement to provide tWo transversely spaced rows,

said rows being disposed on opposite sides to the longitudinal center of the band, and the aforesaid ends being disposed in alinement with said longitudinal center and being fashioned to provide additional anti-slip ping means.

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